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Japanese Giant Old Garden Frog and Family
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions- a Big friend with Family.
Japan, this handsome quality giant old Frog with children on its back is a cheerful sculpture, good garden find and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Tang Dynasty Terracotta Camel Sculpture, 1st Century
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Terracotta camel from the Tang Dynasty.
To the people of China’s Tang dynasty (618-907), very few animals were as useful and revered as th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Small Cizhou Glazed Figure of a Daoist Deity, Song to Ming Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A small and charming Chinese cizhou ware glazed pottery figure of a Taoist deity or official, Song to Ming Dynasty, 13th - 15th century, China, ex. Christi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Celestial Kwan Yin Reverse Incense Burner Lamp
Located in Somis, CA
An amazing earthenware Kwan Yin statue with lamp and reverse incense burner by master potter Liu Li Hui. Seated dhayana asana on wood ledge, Kwa...
Category
2010s Chinese Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Han Dynasty Stick Figure from Xian
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Han pottery figure of a foot soldier is molded and engraved with facial details. It has been fired at high temperatures. The color pigments are painte...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Han Dynasty Warrior
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Han Warrior
Unlike Qin terracotta, Han Dynasty pottery figurine/ sculptures convey a more subdued and non-aggressive look. The figurines are clothed with ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Chinoiserie Figure of a Chinese Man with Bird
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a wonderful signed D. Polouiato vintage white porcelain statue of a young Chinese man holding a bird.
Measures 22" tall x 10" wide. ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
China 100 BC Han Dynasty Ancient Rare Stickman Sculpture in Earthenware Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Standing Stickman from the Han Dynasty.
Original ancient Chinese tomb attendants sculpture of a tall, thin standing man wearing a short tunic. Beautifully crafted in grey earthenw...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Small Japanese Antique Kokeshi with Wooden Box Showa Period
Located in Paris, FR
-Details-
Era: Showa (around 1970)
Sold with box and the 2 pieces
Originally intended as toys for little girls, they were later sold as souvenirs, and today symbolize fertility ...
Category
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain Cat Figurines- Signed
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Beautiful pair of turquoise blue ceramic cat figurines. This is a left and right matching pair of Asian blue art pottery cats, ceramic cat statues t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile
Located in Pomona, CA
This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional dragon design. It was used on top edges of building ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Tang Dynasty Sancai Lokapala Guardian with Oxford TL Certificate
Located in Bronx, NY
Chines Tang Dynasty sancai glazed pottery figure of a Guardian is a protector of the deceased. This warrior dressed in armor with a fierce face and imposing position would accompany ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Tang Dynasty Standing Official with Oxford TL Certificate
Located in Bronx, NY
Provenance: a Park Avenue collection
Chinese Tang Dynasty painted pottery figure of a standing official. This tomb burial figure was made as ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian chalkware painted sculpture / statue in the shape of a Chinese guardian lion / foo dog, standing on a pedestal or stool. Signed a...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
14 /15th Century Thai Figure. Sculpted Out of Sawankalok
Located in Ukiah, CA
14 /15th century Thai Figure. Sculpted out of Sawankalok, a Highly respected type of Thai ceramics that flourished from the 13th through the 15th centuries...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Exceedingly rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region.
A beautiful sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between the 549 and 577 AD. This horse statue is extremely finely modeled of earthenware pottery, standing in a very elegant and majestic position striding on a trapezoidal shaped base.
The animal has a gracefully arched neck to the left and its extremely well modeled. The head is adorned with a large detailed tassels of plumes and the body is embellished with a beautiful saddle and intricate harnesses. The trapping around the chest and rump is adorned with elaborated tassels and the straps are accented with multiples florets and bosses in high relief.
The surface is treated with applications of natural pigments such; red, white and others.
Has a measurements of 394 mm by 343 mm by 257 mm (15.53 x 13.52 x 10.15 Inches) (39.4 x 34.3 x 25.7 Cm).
Northern Qi, was the successor state of the Chinese Xianbei state of Eastern Wei...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Chinese Lotus Leaf Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Suijin Chung Sculpture in Porcelain with Art Decor, Korea, 2006
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Suijin Chung
Korea, 2006
Sculpture in porcelain with decorations.
H 105 x W 30 x D 25 cm
Category
2010s Korean Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Export Green Parrots
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a late 19th century pair of the iconic Chinese "Green Parrots". The pair is in good condition considering its more than 100 years of use. This pai...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
China 618-907 Ad Tang Dynasty Ancient Earthenware Sculpture of a Walking Horse
Located in Miami, FL
Standing horse from the Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.
Beautiful sculptural piece of art from the Chinese ancient period of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) featuring the finely sculptural figure of a horse, carefully made of earthenware clay pottery.
The horse is standing in a very elegant and majestic position striding the four legs crossed. The animal has a slightly arched neck to the left looking forward and its extremely well modeled. The body is embellished with a beautiful saddle and intricate harnesses. The surface is treated with applications of natural color pigments such; white, light red and grays.
Has a measurements of 343 mm by 140 mm by 356 mm (13.5 x 5.5 x14 Inches) (34.3 x 14 x 35.6 Cm).
Tang dynasty or Tang Empire, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907, with an interregnum between 690 and 705. It was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Tend Kingdoms period. Historians generally regard the Tang as a high point in Chinese civilization, and a the golden age of cosmopolitan culture. Tang territory, acquired through the military campaigns of its early rulers, rivaled that of the Han dynasty.
The Li family founded the dynasty, seizing power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire and inaugurating a period of progress and stability in the first half of the dynasty's rule. The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690–705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Asian foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in bright clear colors. Two expressions add to the charm. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Ming Dynasty, A Set of Antique Chinese Pottery Court Man
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Chinese pottery standing court man.
Age: China, Ming Dynasty, A.D. 1368 - 1644
Size: Height 25.9 - 27.4 C.M. / Width 8.9 - 9.1 C.M.
Condition: well-preserved old burial...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Pair Of Polychromate Earth Spirits Zhenmushou
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Earths Spirits "Zhenmushou" from the China Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.
A beautiful and rare pair of "Earths Spirits guardians" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient China. This was created in clay earthenware pottery during the Tang Dynasty period between 618 and 907 AD. Featuring the molded figures of two seated guardians with decorations with polychrome pigmentations. The figures are seated on their haunches with cloven hooves planted firmly on the base looking forward with their front legs in a straight position. Both with face and body alert expressions on a rectangular base.
Earth spirits usually appear in pairs, one with a human head and the other with a lion head. Their supernatural powers, indicated by antlers, spiky flanges and flames, enable them to confront evil spirits and protect any precincts within their gaze. Have been believed to protect the living by keeping the spirits of the dead from inappropriately roaming the world outside the tomb.
Zhenmushou or guardian deities, developed from a line of protective spirits found normally in pairs at the front of Tang dynasty tombs. They served both to protect the figure from untoward spirits, and the outside world from the roving spirit of the dead. Combining features from a number of animals to form the perfect mythic beast, these mythical creatures were perceived to be the ideal guardians of the dead
The semi human faced figure has a measures of 11.25 by 4.5 by 5.75 inches (28.57 x 11.43 x 14.60 Cm).
The mythological lion animal figure has a measures of 10 by 5 by 5.8 inches (24.5 x 12.7 x 14.73 Cm).
Tang dynasty or Tang Empire, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907, with an interregnum between 690 and 705. It was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Tend Kingdoms period. Historians generally regard the Tang as a high point in Chinese civilization, and a the golden age of cosmopolitan culture. Tang territory, acquired through the military campaigns of its early rulers, rivaled that of the Han dynasty.
The Li family founded the dynasty, seizing power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire and inaugurating a period of progress and stability in the first half of the dynasty's rule. The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690–705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Antique Terracotta Chinese Figures Statues
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique terracotta figures Han style from my private collection: collected about 35 years ago and never exibited to the public. A certificate Oxford test would be needed: I don't have it, so I'm accepting offers: I want to close my activities and I have a beautiful Chinese collection, see the other ones published under my name enrica pasino.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Kutani porcelain model of a beautiful woman, bijin, or perhaps a geisha, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan.
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan.
The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, or perhaps a geisha, is portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a closed folding fan in one hand. Her kimono of a rich and deep blue hue, with images of plump pomegranates in gilt. Her wide obi of a striking red color, and patterned with branches of pink blossoms. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
Category
1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Figure Set of Miniature Terracotta Chinese Xian Warriors
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of Terracotta sculptures representing Xian Warriors. This set of figures is incredibly detailed and presents 4 warriors and a horse. Intrica...
Category
1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse in Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region.
A beautiful large sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between the 549 and 577 AD. This horse statue is extremely finely modeled of earthenware pottery, standing in a very elegant and majestic position striding on a trapezoidal shaped base.
The animal has a gracefully arched neck to the left looking forward and its extremely well modeled. The head is adorned with a large detailed tassels of plumes and the body is embellished with a beautiful saddle and intricate harnesses. The trapping around the chest and rump is adorned with elaborated tassels and the straps are accented with multiples florets and bosses in high relief. Decorated with dotted and circles patterns.
The surface is treated with applications of natural color pigments such; red, white and others.
Has a measurements of 435 mm by 319 mm by 243 mm (17.10 x 12.55 x 9.55 Inches) (43.5 x 31.9 x 24.3 Cm).
Northern Qi, was the successor state of the Chinese Xianbei state of Eastern Wei...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Clay, Paint
Monumental Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Figures of Guan Yin and Lion
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed pottery figures / sculptures of Guan Yin and Lion on Wood Bases
Chinese sancai glazed figures of Guan Yin and lion are a type of ceramic artwork that originated in China during the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD). "Sancai" means "three colors" in Chinese, and refers to the use of three distinct colors of glaze (usually green, yellow, and white) in the creation of these figures.
Guan Yin is a Chinese bodhisattva associated with compassion and mercy, and is often depicted holding a vase of healing elixir or a willow branch. The lion, on the other hand, is a symbol of power and strength, and is often used as a guardian figure in Chinese mythology.
The combination of Guan Yin and lion in a single artwork is significant, as it represents the union of mercy and power, a common theme in Buddhist and Taoist philosophy.
Sancai glazed figures of Guan Yin and lion are highly valued by collectors and art enthusiasts due to their intricate design and rich history. They are often displayed in museums and galleries around the world, and are considered important cultural artifacts...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
1965 Mid-Century Austin Productions Sculpture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
No words. This very rare example of Austin Prods. dated 1965. Such movement and definition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculptures Set Raku Ceramic White Black
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Double Shadow Sculpture Set
A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e yang. Wonderful twin spherical sculptures with b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Gourd and Eggplant Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
Another Gem
Japan, a fine substantial 11" tall antique monumental green and blue gourd shaped vase with unusual blue egg plant decoration glazed in rich deep green, blue, and brown colored crackled drip glazes.
It was crafted by the master artisans of the Japanese southern Awaji Kiln, from the late Meiji to Taisho period (1910s-1920s).
The impressive porcelain vase crafted in a classic wabi sabi modernist form with an original multi glazed finish. It is unsigned as many normally were from that period and is in original condition with normal kiln origination surface creation imperfections on bottom.
Dimensions: 11 inches tall and 5.5 inches diameter..
Provenance: private north west coast collection.
Undoubtedly influenced by the modernist movement and more likely by the visit to the Awaji kilns by the noted English designer Christopher Dresser of Linthorpe Art Pottery...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Han Dynasty Horse and Rider
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Han Equestrian 12H.
This equestrian represents the standard of Western Han equestrian found in Yang Jiawan of Xian. The technique of making includes molding, engraving and cold pain...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
15th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Pottery Crowned Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese pottery seated crowned Buddha.
Age: Burma, Ava Period, 15th Century
Size: Height 10.8 C.M. / Width 5 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 16.2 C....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Asian Terra Cotta 19th Century Tang Dynasty Horse
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Asian Tang Dynasty horse. Beautiful 19th century terra cotta with a beautiful distressed finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Famille-Rose Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary. It shows very detailed hand carving works on it. It is all hand m...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Four Food Offering Mingqi Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite ceramic sculptures are a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì or "spirit object." Depicting the pleasures of daily life, míngqì figurines ensured comfort and special treatment in the afterlife. Míngqì sculptures take the form of servants, entertainers, animals, furniture, and in this case, food and food offerings.
These tiny sculptures...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Han Dynasty Chinese Painted Pottery Kneeling Court Attendant
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese painted pottery kneeling court attendant.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 18.8 C.M. / Width 8.4 C.M. / Thickness...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Han Dynasty Warrior
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Unlike Qin terracotta, Han Dynasty pottery figurine/ sculptures convey a more subdued and non-aggressive look. The figurines are clothed with bright pigmen...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Horse Head
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery horse head with original red and some white pigments remaining.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.- A.D.220
Size: Height 5.5 C.M. /...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Tang Dynasty Horse and Detachable Rider
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tang Equestrian with detachable rider 12h
Early Tang unglazed pottery is characterized by its realism and elegant shape of the horse. This equestrian has a detachable female rider. ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Pair of 'Blanc De Chine' Porcelain Guanyin Statues, China, circa 1950
Located in Chatham, ON
Fine vintage pair of 'Blanc de Chine' porcelain Guanyin statues - each figure holding an applied flower and standing on a lotus leaf and decorative stan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th century wood and lacquer table-form stands.
This pair of lions and attendants portray Buddhist lions...
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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
"Elephant Safari" Hand Painted Presentation Bowl Master Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is the only known example of this -Elephants Safari- Monumental Presentation Bowl & Master Work- Hand Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017)
This is a wonderful handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed large center piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful famille verte enameled porcelain figural group of the He-He Er Xian, the Twins of Harmony and Union, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The He-He Er Xian are portr...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Dog
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery dog.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.- A.D.220
Size: Length 22.3 C.M. / width 10 C.M. / height 7.6 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Large Heavy Thai Siam Asian Ceramic Buddha Head Bust Sculpure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
This is truly a spectacular work A beautifully sculptured Buddha head (the features and finial suggest that it is Thai/ Siam) on a custom display stan...
Category
20th Century Asian Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Set of Three 14th or 15th Century Ceramic Fertility Figures from Thailand
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of three Thai ceramic fertility figures from the 14th or 15th century. Created in Thailand during the 14th or 15th century, this set of petite ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Four Ming Musicians, 'Men'
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Ming musicians (men) 7.75h
A set of glazed musicians with drums and trumpets.
The base of the sculpture is 2 inches by 2.25 inches - the stand measures 3 inches by 3 inches.
Whi...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Set of Five Eastern Wei Musicians
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a set of 5 unglazed Eastern Wei Musicians holding drums. They are from Hebei and are made of red pottery. 534 - 539 AD. Each figure has a stand whi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Big Spotted Year of Rabbit Sculpture- Hand Painted Masterwork Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique one-of-a-kind Studio Creation- an unusual opportunity
Tall, old and all handmade and hand painted rabbit sculpture handcrafted and hand paint...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Han Dynasty Court Attendant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a Han Dynasty unglazed dark pottery female attendant dressed in a white robe with straps of red pigment on the collar. From Xian. She is on a stand. The measurements reflect ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Pair Chinese White Glazed Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime and rare pair of Chinese white glazed porcelain figures of Guanyin, attributed to Tang Ying (1682 - 1756), Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, China.
This ethereal pair of white glazed porcelain figures depict the revered Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin. Guanyin is portrayed standing, wearing heavy robes that drape beautifully around her figure. Bare feet peek out from under the hem of the robes. Her hair piled in a high chignon and covered by a cowl. The treatment of the hair, finely textured, unglazed, and with remnants of darker pigment, is typical of works by Tang Yin (1682 - 1756), who was the head of the imperial porcelain works at Jingdezhen.
Guanyin's beatific face is set in a serene smile, with a small, flat nose, and downcast, heavily lidded, almond shaped eyes. A simple beaded necklace graces her chest. Her hands held out, and may have once held attributes.
The hands were originally removable, but have since been permanently attached.
The figures crafted of a fine porcelain and glazed all over in a supple white glaze.
One figure bears a label from the Rafi Mottahedeh collection to the back.
Provenance:
Chinese Porcelain Company...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Pottery Ceramic Glazed Mud Figure of Court Lady Tang Dynasty with Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Simply gorgeous and so delicately and beautifully made. This work has been molded in a whitish, dense terracotta, typical of the region of the capital of Luoyang, and then lightly glazed.
We are not sure how to date this work. We believe, based on comparisons, that this piece could date as far back as the Tang dynasty (though we are not experts and have not had this verified by one. Again, this is not our area of expertise). The white terracotta and glaze appear correct as does the figures stately pose and elaborate hairstyle which was a characteristic feature of Tang pottery women. The people of ancient China believed that some part of the essence and life force of a human being was contained in the hair. Much time and effort went into this to create elaborate coiffures that the woman proudly displayed when in public. The Tang dynasty is also the only period in Chinese History to have known a female sovereign, The Empress Wu Zetian (625-706).
Comes with Lucite display stand...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
13/14thC Thai or Khmer Solid Terracotta Buddha Head, 7278
Located in Ukiah, CA
13/14thC Thai or Khmer solid terracotta Buddha head. Very beautiful life-size face that beautifully shows the transition between Khmer and Thai ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Ming Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Immortal
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese painted pottery immortal.
Age: China, Ming Dynasty, A.D. 1368 - 1644
Size: Height 23 C.M. / Width 11.9 C.M. / Depth 8.5 C.M.
Condi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Extraordinary Large And Tall Japanese Hand Thrown Wabi Sabi Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
A recent find from an old Japanese tea pottery collection
This is an extraordinary Japanese shigaraki kiln hand thrown vase thrown in a "wabi sabi" outcome that high lights its ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Black Vase
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Shadow 2 sculpture
A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e yang. A stunning sculpture with black crakle' and black dots on the brighter side and tiny w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Larger Than Life Terracotta Buddha Bust of Guanyin, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
A massive larger than life terracotta buddha bust of Guan Yin,
China, early 20th century.
Broken and restored with wear and tear from enduring exposure to the elements.
Size: 75 cm high.
Weight: 40 kg.
Guanyin, Kwanyin, Guanshiyin or Guanyin Pusa is the Chinese interpretation of the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (the goddess of comfort and mercy). In addition, she is seen in Taoism as an immortal. The scripture dedicated to her is Dabeizhou. Guanyin is the goddess of compassion and the sea. She is one of the three saints of the western paradise, along with Mahasthamaprapta and Amitabha Buddha; they are worshiped to save departed loved ones from hell and grant them entrance to the western paradise.
Guanyin
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 觀音
Simplified Chinese 观音
Transcriptions
Full Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 觀世音
Simplified Chinese 观世音
Literal meaning "[The One Who] Perceives the Sounds of the World"
Transcriptions
Second alternative Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 觀自在
Simplified Chinese 观自在
Literal meaning "Lord who Gazes down on the World"
Transcriptions
Burmese name
Burmese ကွမ်ယင်
IPA [kwàɴ jɪ̀ɴ]
Tibetan name
Tibetan སྤྱན་རས་གཟིགས
Vietnamese name
Vietnamese alphabet Quan Âm (Quán Âm)
Quán Thế Âm (Quan Thế Âm)
Quán Tự Tại
Chữ Hán 觀音
觀世音
觀自在
Thai name
Thai กวนอิม, พระอวโลกิเตศวรโพธิสัตว์
RTGS Kuan Im, Phra Avalokitesuan
Korean name
Hangul 관음, 관세음, 관자재
Hanja 觀音, 觀世音, 觀自在
Transcriptions
Mongolian name
Mongolian script ᠨᠢᠳᠦ ᠪᠡᠷ
ᠦᠵᠡᠭᠴᠢ
Japanese name
Kanji 観音, 観世音, 観自在
Hiragana かんのん, かんぜおん, かんじざい
Transcriptions
Indonesian name
Indonesian Kwan Im, Kwan She Im, Awalokiteswara
Filipino name
Tagalog Guanyin (ᜄᜓᜀᜈᜌᜒᜈ)
Sanskrit name
Sanskrit अवलोकितेश्वर (Avalokiteśvara)
Khmer name
Khmer អវលោកិតេស្វរៈ (Avalokitesvarak), អវលោកេស្វរៈ (Avalokesvarak), លោកេស្វរៈ (Lokesvarak)
Hmong name
Hmong Kabyeeb, Niam-Txiv Kabyeeb, Dabpog, Niam-Txiv Dabpog
Guanyin (traditional Chinese: 觀音; simplified Chinese: 观音; pinyin: Guānyīn) is a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. She is the East Asian representation of Avalokiteśvara (Sanskrit: अवलोकितेश्वर) and has been adopted by other Eastern religions, including Chinese folk religion.[note 1] She was first given the appellation "Goddess of Mercy" or "Mercy Goddess" by Jesuit missionaries in China.[1] Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means "[The One Who] Perceives the Sounds of the World."[2] On the 19th day of the sixth lunar month, Guanyin's attainment of Buddhahood is celebrated.[3]
Some Buddhists believe that when one of their adherents departs from this world, they are placed by Guanyin in the heart of a lotus, and then sent to the western pure land of Sukhāvatī.[4] Guanyin is often referred to as the "most widely beloved Buddhist Divinity"[5] with miraculous powers to assist all those who pray to her, as is mentioned in the Pumen chapter of Lotus Sutra and Kāraṇḍavyūha Sūtra.
Several large temples in East Asia are dedicated to Guanyin, including Shaolin Monastery, Longxing Temple, Puning Temple, Nanhai Guanyin Temple, Dharma Drum Mountain, Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, Shitennō-ji, Sensō-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjūsangen-dō, and many others. Guanyin's abode and bodhimaṇḍa in India is recorded as being on Mount Potalaka. With the localization of the belief in Guanyin, each area adopted their own Potalaka. In Chinese Buddhism, Mount Putuo is considered the bodhimaṇḍa of Guanyin. Naksansa is considered to be the Potalaka of Guanyin in Korea. Japan's Potalaka is located at Fudarakusan-ji. Tibet's Potalaka is the Potala Palace. Vietnam's Potalaka is the Hương Temple.
There are several pilgrimage centers for Guanyin in East Asia. Putuoshan is the main pilgrimage site in China. There is a 33 temple Guanyin pilgrimage in Korea which includes Naksansa. In Japan, there are several pilgrimages associated with Guanyin. The oldest one of them is the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, a pilgrimage through 33 temples with Guanyin shrines. Guanyin is beloved by most Buddhist traditions in a nondenominational way and found in most Tibetan temples under the name Chenrézik (Wylie: Spyan ras gzigs). Guanyin is also beloved and worshipped in the temples in Nepal. The Hiranya Varna Mahavihar located in Patan is one example. Guanyin is also found in some influential Theravada temples such as Gangaramaya Temple, Kelaniya and Natha Devale nearby Temple of the Tooth...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
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